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• Two fentanyl dealers sentenced, drug charges dropped against third person

  19-07-2026 17:16 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The sentencing range is laid out clearly in case law that guides judges when it comes to fentanyl dealers.Jeremy Q. Myers, 31, was given five years in June, a sentence the judge herself pronounced “unfit” after learning it was a sixth drug conviction for Myers.Destany S. MacKenzie, 33, was given a five-year-sentence after being arrested with 44.2 grams of fentanyl, cell phones, a drug grinder and a stolen wallet.In the case of Myers, police found him with 19.7 grams of fentanyl, alo
  
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• Flight Deck Summer Camp allows kids' dreams to take flight

  19-07-2026 16:00 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  A group of 25 local children spent last week experiencing all facets of the aviation industry, with some coming away with lofty goals.The Flight Deck Summer Camp – held at the Brantford Municipal Airport – marked its return for the first time since the pandemic and featured different themes each day.On Monday, the focus was on aircraft design and maintenance.“They spent some time learning about wings and wing shape, and all of the forces of flight: lift, drag, and thrust,&rdqu
  
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• 'It’s portable, fun, and can be silly': International artists teach, perform at Brantford Ukulele Festival

  19-07-2026 15:31 via brantfordexpositor.ca
  
  The strumming of a small, four-stringed instrument brings joy to many, as evidenced by the 160 people who signed up to attend the second annual Brantford Ukulele Festival.Organized by the Brantford Ukulele Society, the event brought in well-known ukulele artists from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom who conducted workshops geared for different levels of playing ability. Each has their own style and followers, so offering a mix aimed to attract a wider variety of participants.&l
  
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